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Communications Specialist

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Durham, County Durham

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Communications Specialist

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Communications Specialist to join their Corporate Affairs team.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across both internal and external communications within a fast-paced, project-led environment in the construction sector.

🔧 The Role

In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality communications content and PR activity across multiple channels and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Working with internal teams to generate ideas and plan communications activity

  * Writing and producing engaging content for press releases, social media, internal communications and website updates

  * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and ensure accuracy

  * Organising PR opportunities and supporting media activity on live construction sites

  * Visiting sites across the North East and Yorkshire to capture content and support PR delivery

  * Managing and coordinating LinkedIn and wider social media activity

  * Supporting media monitoring activity and tracking coverage and campaign performance

  * Ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines across all communications

  * Supporting website content updates and uploads via CMS platforms (Umbraco)

👤 About You

The successful candidate will bring:

  * Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications, PR or marketing

  * Strong written communication and content creation skills

  * Experience working with multiple stakeholders at different levels

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload

  * Experience producing content for social media, press and internal communications

  * Confident using LinkedIn as part of a communications strategy

  * Good understanding of Microsoft Office packages

  * A proactive, professional and detail-focused approach

A full UK driving licence is essential, along with willingness to travel across regional sites.

Experience within the construction sector is desirable but not essential.

⭐ What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

  * Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities

  * A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail

  * Confident working both independently and as part of a team

  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment

  * Proactive, adaptable and able to take initiative

📅 Additional Information

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive communications function within a well-established organisation, working on meaningful, real-world projects with visible impact

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